Fact Check Arizona

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On Fact Check Arizona, AZPM puts a public radio twist on your typical fact check. We'll start by looking at the accuracy of a statement, but we'll also bring you context, further analysis and expert thoughts on what a particular statement tells us about a certain race for office or Arizona politics in general.

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Episodes

Claims in the campaigns for and against Prop 139

We look at how campaigns on both sides of the abortion issue are attempting to persuade voters, and why those claims sometimes leave out key context.

Oct 29, 2024•10 min•Season 2Ep. 6

Election conspiracy theories

We dive into election conspiracy theories with Jen Fifield, who covers Arizona elections for Votebeat.

Oct 24, 2024•8 min•Season 2Ep. 5

We oblige factcheckthisad.com's request

On this week's episode, we take whomever built the website factcheckthisad.com up on their offer, and dissect multiple ads that go after Arizona congressional challengers.

Oct 17, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 4

Utility rates, the Corporation Commission and green energy

On this episode, we start with a statement by a presidential candidate about electric bills, which leads to the topic of the board that regulates the state's utilities, the Arizona Corporation Commission. We look at some claims made during a debate for three seats on that commission while explaining how it does its work.

Oct 03, 2024•17 min•Season 2Ep. 3

Fact checking the Prop. 314 "Secure the Border Act" debate

Proposition 314 offers voters a variety of changes to how Arizona would handle crimes linked to the state's border with Mexico. Those proposals brought a variety of claims to light when Republican State Senator John Kavanagh and Democratic State Representative Analise Ortiz debated them on September 20. This week, we hear about some of the most-frequently made claims in that debate.

Sep 26, 2024•16 min•Season 2Ep. 2

Is The Epoch Times really '#1 trusted news'?

If you've driven on Interstate 10 lately, particularly between Tucson and Phoenix, you may have noticed billboards proclaiming The Epoch Times as "#1 Trusted News". But the news outlet's shadowy ownership structure and suspect reporting make it a questionable resource.

Sep 19, 2024•17 min•Season 2Ep. 1

Season 2 Trailer

This season on Fact Check Arizona, we look at what people around the 2024 election are saying and whether they have the facts on their side. We'll look not just at facts but also context, and we'll bring the receipts so you can follow along.

Sep 13, 2024•38 sec